($1,400) Movers From Wichita, KS to St. George, UT

What to know before moving from Wichita to St. George

• Rent prices in St. George are 90% higher than in Wichita.
• Home prices in St. George are 162.7% higher than in Wichita.
• Income in St. George is 3.6% lower than in Wichita.
• The cost of living for a single person in St. George is 2.1% higher than in Wichita.
• The cost of living for a family in St. George is 21.3% lower than in Wichita.
• The unemployment rate in St. George is 50.85% lower than in Wichita.
• Sales taxes in St. George are 10.00% lower than in Wichita.
• State income taxes in St. George are 13.16% lower than in Wichita.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,064.07 in St. George to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Wichita.

How life is different in Wichita vs. St. George

• St. George's population is about 55% less than Wichita.
• St. George's public transportation has a score of 2 out of 10 versus Wichita's lower score of 3.
• St. George is less walkable than Wichita with a score of 27 out of 100 vs Wichita's 35 out of 100.
• With a score of 45 out of 100, St. George is more bike-friendly than Wichita, which has a score of 44 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• St. George's crime rate is lower than Wichita with a score of 29.02 compared to Wichita's 49.19. This means that St. George neighborhoods are safer than 29.02% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Wichita neighborhoods are safer than 49.19%.
• St. George is considered to be safer than Wichita with a safety index of 70.98 vs Wichita's 50.81.
• Air quality in St. George is good, and in Wichita it's moderate.

Other things to consider for your Wichita vs. St. George move

• Weather: April, October and May are the best months to move to St. George, while you may need additional weather consideration during July and August as these months get hotter compared to other months.
• HOA rules: Check ahead with any neighborhood or community rules on moving to ensure a smooth move.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator you'll want to check on how to reserve it for move day.
• Truck parking permits: Some cities require parking permits for large vehicles and moving trucks. Find out if you need any parking permits ahead of time.
• State licensing: Although a local license is not required in Utah, make sure the moving company you’ll be hiring is registered with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). To verify if you’re dealing with a legal and licensed mover, you may ask them their USDOT registration number. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Utah moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Utah does not require any moving permits, but it is helpful to check local parking restrictions before moving into the state.
• Change of address: We recommend submitting your change of address form with USPS at least a week prior to your move. You can set an official move date on the form and this way all of your mail will get properly forwarded to St. George. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. In Utah, movers commonly offer Released Value Protection at no extra cost, providing coverage at 60 cents per pound. To increase protection, consider discussing Full Value Protection options with the moving company.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in St. George

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Dixie", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in St. George.

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